Make A Chic - And Practical - Beaded Jug Cover To Pretty Up Your Garden Table

Be ready for al fresco spring and summer dining - our easy instructions show you how to sew a seriously pretty beaded jug cover.

A beaded jug cover is one of the most practical crafts you can sew for summer, keeping insects out of your drinks while you picnic in the garden. Our muslin beaded jug cover is so easy to make - just follow our simple steps.

The beaded jug cover trend

Traditional jug covers are bang on-trend at the moment - and with good reason! The colourful beaded edges look striking at any garden dining table and they're practical too: use your muslin jug covers to protect any lovingly prepared juices and cocktails from pesky insects.

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You can make one in lovely floral-printed cotton, edged in beaded trim to weight the edges, or you can make a dual-purpose one using muslin, as we did – we used open-weave muslin which is good for covering hot dishes while they’re cooling, as it allows steam to escape as well as protecting the food from dust and insects.

How to make a beaded jug cover

Cut a circle of fabric 20cm in diameter or big enough to cover the top of your jug whilst hanging down the sides for a good few centimetres. Neaten the edge. Stitch on 65cm of beaded trim, overlapping the ends.

Want to buy instead? Check out the gorgeous beaded jug covers at www.davidmellordesign.com - but remember: making it is more purse-friendly!